This sampler is a reproduction of Martha's sampler in the Taunton Museum collection. 

It has been worked on 32 count linen, light sand, using one strand of Pearsall's Filoselle silk.

Martha was aged 7 when she worked this sampler, quite an undertaking for a little girl of that age because the sampler measures approximately 16" x 14".

Martha made quite a few mistakes when she started the border but she improved as she worked and there are fewer mistakes towards the bottom of the sampler.

The chart is a faithful copy and includes Martha's mistakes.

Unfortunately we have not been able to find any information about Martha herself so if anyone out there can shed any light on this little girl we would be pleased to hear about it.

John and Carol of 'Langley Threads and Pearsall's Embroidery',  have produced a pack of threads for this sampler at a special price. sales@pearsallsembroidery.co.uk

A fat quarter of Belfast Light sand linen is available from Doreen

Mr Scarecrow is a delightful Stumpwork kit and lots of fun to produce.

You will lean how to make a head so that you can produce other figures if you wish.

You can have lots of fun adding birds, cabbages etc.

The Scarecrow measues approximately 4"